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JNerd · February 2014

Unpopular opinions! Let's hear 'em!

whoberry · February 2014

I hate that when I tell people I'm having a boy they automatically say "You ARE getting him circumcised, right?" First, why are you asking me about my baby's penis? Second, screw you and your judgmental attitudes. People have actually said to me that when he's older women will be horrified when they see it and he won't be "getting any." wtf!

eta: This was probably more Throat Punch Thursday worthy, but whatevs.

elsa1688 · February 2014

I really dgaf what anyone else weighs or has gained.

otter1103 · February 2014

elsa1688 said:

I really dgaf what anyone else weighs or has gained.

THIS!

amwangel · February 2014

@whoberry WHAT?! Who says that? Crazy people. No one asked us except VERY tactfully because they were trying to decide themselves. And when we didn't my MIL asked why not. And we live in Ohio, so it's way more common to get it done! I'm, like, flabbergasted on your behalf. Haha. Crazy people!

Kinipela7 · February 2014

I hate the sayings that are commonly used here:

"Holy ____ batman!"

"I can't....even"

Savvy122 · February 2014

lalala8 said:

I was just lurking on the c-sec thread and I was SHOCKED at the number of women that didn't take pain meds afterwards. I took vicodin for my 2nd degree tear. Who turns down good drugs? You bitches are crazy!

Haha I thought that too. I like to think I have a pretty high tolerance for pain, but that shit hurt for weeks afterwards. I took all the Percs they would give me!

owlcup · February 2014

saltypearl said:
Cadbury creme eggs are disgusting

Women who constantly apologize to their Dhs for the slightest little infraction (especially when pregnant) piss me off. You are partners in a marriage, everyone has a bad day. When all I hear is you apologizing and DH not doing so even for big things I think your DH is a dick and you are a poor excuse for a woman.

I agree with this for the most part. But I don't think women should use pregnancy as an excuse to act like a bitch and not apologize for it.

Mztwilson · February 2014

Parents who are constantly on their phones yelling at their kids to do this that and the next. Put the f*cking phone down and parent your outrageously behaved child who is obviously desperate for some sort of attention!

k2k2tog · February 2014

I think the Throw Back Thursday thing on Instagram is stupid.

whoberry · February 2014

Kinipela7 said:

I hate the sayings that are commonly used here:

"Holy ____ batman!"

"I can't....even"

I can't stand Amazeballs either! I hate when anyone on the internet says "Just Sayin." They should change it to what it really is - "Just Bein' Judgmental!"

ashanne88 · February 2014

I dislike Valentine's day - a lot. To me it's a stupid "holiday". However, that will not stop me from buying discounted candy on the 15th.

coffee-saur · February 2014

Savvy122 said:

lalala8 said:

I was just lurking on the c-sec thread and I was SHOCKED at the number of women that didn't take pain meds afterwards.

I took vicodin for my 2nd degree tear.

Who turns down good drugs? You bitches are crazy!

Haha I thought that too. I like to think I have a pretty high tolerance for pain, but that shit hurt for weeks afterwards. I took all the Percs they would give me!

Good grief are you serious!? I haven't read that thread yet... I would've died without the pain meds!

k2k2tog · February 2014

ashanne88 said:

I dislike Valentine's day - a lot. To me it's a stupid "holiday". However, that will not stop me from buying discounted candy on the 15th.

I learned today that Chaucer (author of the Cantebury Tales) essentially invented Valentines Day as we know it. Not that that makes it any better, but at least Hallmark didn't make it up, right?

Kinipela7 · February 2014

whoberry said:

Kinipela7 said:

I hate the sayings that are commonly used here:

"Holy ____ batman!"

"I can't....even"

I can't stand Amazeballs either! I hate when anyone on the internet says "Just Sayin." They should change it to what it really is - "Just Bein' Judgmental!"

Amazeballs is so terrible!! How do they not feel like the biggest idiot in the world for even using that phrase EVER?

Kinipela7 · February 2014

BrightEyes112 said:

elsa1688 said:

I really dgaf what anyone else weighs or has gained.

Thank you...I'm not so sure it's entirely an unpopular opinion either.
Well, the weigh in thread is 3 pages so maybe it is.

Probably because it's being used more as boob size thread instead!!

theamandapanda · February 2014

I think some of the typical pregnancy/birth photo announcements people send out are cheesy. Most are great but some of them make me laugh.

allrightmeow · February 2014

"You're not finding out the sex of the baby?" "WHY?" ::long awkward stare waiting for me to justify why we made the choice we made to them:: then "in this day and age there is just no reason to do that"

Variations of that opinion have been nonstop with this pregnancy.

SecondTimeinMSU · February 2014

BrightEyes112 said:

BrightEyes112 said:

elsa1688 said:

I really dgaf what anyone else weighs or has gained.

Thank you...I'm not so sure it's entirely an unpopular opinion either.
Well, the weigh in thread is 3 pages so maybe it is.

Probably because it's being used more as boob size thread instead!!
I wouldn't know because I didn't open it. Ive got some 10 pounders on me right now though.

I agree, I didn't want to put an actual number out there of my weight gain since it is silly and arbitrary the numbers. But as a life long card carrying member of the itty-bitty-titty commitee I was excited to actually have something to celebrate....for now =(

erind228 · February 2014

I love black licorice! That's all I've got this week.

SecondTimeinMSU · February 2014

lalala8 said:

I was just lurking on the c-sec thread and I was SHOCKED at the number of women that didn't take pain meds afterwards. I took vicodin for my 2nd degree tear. Who turns down good drugs? You bitches are crazy!

I can't speak for others but I only took a couple at my birth even though I had a wicked tear since I was worried about nausea. I had only taken two doses of vicodin after my wisdom teeth and I had never been so sick in my entire life. Like the world's worst stomach flu times 2. Unless it was unbearble I wasn't going to risk it knowing my past reactions to pain meds. I'll take pain over that anyday.

Read247 · February 2014

jmar2011 said:

I find the hate for Valentine's Day a little stupid. If you don't celebrate it, don't celebrate it. It's just as annoying hearing people complain about it as hearing about it in the first place. also I can't stand BRU. At least the one near us. They are worthless...

Agreed.

I also don't like the women who bitch on FB constantly about how "all men are assholes" and then wonder why they are dateless/single.

MSUMands · February 2014

I despise those shopping cart seat cover things for your kid. We have one new in the package that we've never used for DS. I'm not afraid of germs for my kid. I'm not going to send him to a hospital or garbage dump to wander around aimlessly, but I also don't think it's bad for him to be exposed to some germs before kindergarten.

LovetoLive614 · February 2014

Kinipela7 said:

whoberry said:

Kinipela7 said:

I hate the sayings that are commonly used here:

"Holy ____ batman!"

"I can't....even"

I can't stand Amazeballs either! I hate when anyone on the internet says "Just Sayin." They should change it to what it really is - "Just Bein' Judgmental!"

Amazeballs is so terrible!! How do they not feel like the biggest idiot in the world for even using that phrase EVER?

I gotta add "Awesome sauce" to the phrases that make me wanna bang my head against the wall.

nunzchucks · February 2014

Rachel5130 said:

I despise those shopping cart seat cover things for your kid. We have one new in the package that we've never used for DS. I'm not afraid of germs for my kid. I'm not going to send him to a hospital or garbage dump to wander around aimlessly, but I also don't think it's bad for him to be exposed to some germs before kindergarten.
@MSUMands - My mom always jokes that my immune system is so great because she let me chew on the handle bars at Walmart. Hahaha. I think she was kidding. ) On the flip side of that, I used to wait tables and can't tell you how many moms would disinfect the ENTIRE table and all the chairs and everything before sitting her kids in those things. And guess what? They were already sniffling. Wow. That obviously works. Eta. Put self esteem instead of immune system. Really preggers brain? Come on.

So - I never would have registered for a cover, but I got one for my shower. When DD was old enough to sit, but not quite steady enough, it was really nice to have because it supported her in a seated position. We could shop and go out to eat without having to hold her or put her in the infant carrier. Sometimes those restaurant high chairs are too big for <1 year olds. Once she could sit well unsupported and would fit in the highchair, we stopped using it. It wasn't a germ thing for us.

allrightmeow · February 2014

MSUMands said:

I despise those shopping cart seat cover things for your kid. We have one new in the package that we've never used for DS. I'm not afraid of germs for my kid. I'm not going to send him to a hospital or garbage dump to wander around aimlessly, but I also don't think it's bad for him to be exposed to some germs before kindergarten.

@MSUMands When DD got bigger she always complained about how uncomfortable the cart seats were. Especially when she was wearing shorts or a dress. She got pinched by one that had a crack in it once. Left an awful welt. She LOVED the cover when we got it.

Don't hate them too much. It might actually come in handy one day.

Read247 · February 2014

@Natalie78W - I LOVE your RuPaul gif!! It makes me smile

JNerd · February 2014

So many!

Cadbury cream eggs are nasty. As is black licorice.

Husbands are partners and should be understanding. Pregnant or not, a relationship should be between equals. (Please note I didn't same 'same', you can be equal indifferent ways).

Mat leave in canada is a year. By the end of my mat leave with my son I knew I could never be a SAHM. But I have the most respect for anyone who can/is.

People think babies need a whole bunch of stuff, but they don't. They need to be fed, a clean bum, to be warm, a safe way to travel, and a safe place to sleep. Everything other than that is typically for the parents and not the child.

No one outside of you, likely your husband, care that much about your pregnancy. It's not to say others don't care, but their interest likely is under 3mins of conversation, total, per day.

I don't like to talk about my pregnancy or our child rearing decisions with most people since we do things differently and I don't want your opinion. It's not going to change my mind or my actions so why argue?

yayksimp · February 2014

whoberry said:

I hate that when I tell people I'm having a boy they automatically say "You ARE getting him circumcised, right?" First, why are you asking me about my baby's penis? Second, screw you and your judgmental attitudes. People have actually said to me that when he's older women will be horrified when they see it and he won't be "getting any." wtf!

Woah! People are so friggin weird. You're having a boy and the first question they think appropriate to ask is about his penis? WTF! Not your penis, not your baby's penis, not your business. I'm having a boy and the first person who asks me about this is going to get the look of death and be questioned about their perverted interest in baby penises. Even if it's my grandma! haha.

All you non-Cadbury-Creme ladies have something fundamentally wrong with you. Just sayin' (see what I did there?)

Apparently I'm being really contrary here today, but my unpopular opinion is that I LOVE the weight gain threads. I have an unhealthy interest in how much I'm gaining compared to other women. It's sick and wrong and I'm not ashamed of it. (okay, I'm a LITTLE ashamed of it.)

yayksimp · February 2014

Tee hee. Sorry for this everyone. I had to look up boob hats. This is not a thing I've ever heard of. Here is what I found, and it's NOT pretty.

People are strange. But also kind of awesome. But mostly strange.

Lindsleigh77 · February 2014

@whoberry that is just not cool. My DH is uncircumcised and it didn't stop me from jumping his bones lol. I also didn't have my son circumcised because I personally think that dad and son should match, call me crazy haha. I also don't really think its necessary in any way and semi-barbaric so why bother. Flame away lol.

Lindsleigh77 · February 2014

also I am addicted to slurpess /slushie drinks, even lately in -30 C weather here in Alberta, I care not for the judgy looks I get at he local 7-11 store but will still get one very frequently.

LindsayDesigner · February 2014

erind228 said:
I love black licorice! That's all I've got this week.

@erind228 have you ever had black licorice ice cream? It's so good!

MSUMands · February 2014

@rachel5130 I like the way your mom thinks! Next the we go to Target, I'll smear some peanut butter on the cart handle! My son will have an immune system that is IMPENETRABLE

elsa1688 · February 2014

Lindsleigh77 said:
also I am addicted to slurpess /slushie drinks, even lately in -30 C weather here in Alberta, I care not for the judgy looks I get at he local 7-11 store but will still get one very frequently.

Now I want a cherry slurpee with vodka.

Or a piña colada slurpee with rum.

coffee-saur · February 2014

emilyh107 said:
I respect stay at home moms 100%. I, however, have no interest in being one.

And I gotta say I respect working moms! I don't know how you do it. I have this vision in my head of y'all being like Super Woman or something!

SandraPB1220 · February 2014

I didn't like the 50 shades books. I thought they were poorly written and Ana was immature and obnoxious. If you want a good erotic tale, read The Claiming of Sleeping Beauty by Ann Rice.

Lindsleigh77 · February 2014

LizM05 said:

I respect stay at home moms 100%. I, however, have no interest in being one.
And I gotta say I respect working moms! I don't know how you do it. I have this vision in my head of y'all being like Super Woman or something!

Your vision is accurate hahaha

wtfisup · February 2014

UO #1: One of my biggest pet peeves is when people say, "I just want to be remembered for/change/have an impact on the world." DA FUQ. I want to send those people to study antiquity. To look at the human remains from 10,000 years ago who were working and caring and struggling and doing. To think that your time on this earth is about you being remembered for or doing something great is so tremendously arrogant. Even those that are phenomenally famous and important in recent history won't be in the larger scope of humanity. While I think it comes from well-meaning folks (who probably pin lots of inspirational word graphics on Pinterest), it's a ridiculously naive, self-important idea to have.

UO #2: I'm so sick of hearing people talk about "what they want for their kids" and then listing very specific ambitions or societal landmarks. You know what I want for my daughter? Health, both mental and physical, and to not have a drug problem. Being a human is hard. And simultaneously short and fast. I have no idea what her path will look like, what her needs or struggles will be, or what she may find satisfaction and success in. So I just hope she doesn't go through anything agonizing like major depression or a drug addiction. Kids aren't Sims characters.

UO #3: I'm also sick of hearing my single friends complain about being single and then dissing every guy they meet for the tiniest features that they slightly dislike. Humans are PEOPLE. They all come with flaws and caveats. Have some standards, OF COURSE, but don't expect a) a Ken Doll or b) a perfect human that fulfills some random shopping list of characteristic you've devised. Look for someone that you a) like, b) makes you happy, c) are compatible with. Spend time together; fall in love. And, btw, a small gap in his teeth? That firstly doesn't matter but secondly can be changed, if it really REALLY matters. But you know what you can't change? An unkind heart. Or a selfish personality. But our bodies are all going to look different in 20 years.

otter1103 · February 2014

I HATE bleu cheese. Dressing, crumbles... ICK. It smells like sweaty feet. Bring me Ranch instead.

And of course I married a bleu cheese fan.

RedMar · February 2014

I think Facebook's time is expired. I had it for about 2 years when it first came out and found myself getting so sick of other people's engagement ring pictures, ultrasounds, and who-gives-a-fuck hourly updates, yet it was like a train wreck and I couldn't peel my eyes away. Two hours later, my evening was wasted on shit that my brain could've easily done without. The only reason my H uses it is to spy on scumbags (he's a private investigator) and some people are so dumb, they have their info displayed publicly.

On the same note of FB, sometimes I really think people should have to pass some sort of ethics test in order to be eligible for a cell phone. Nothing bothers me more than being at a grocery store and hearing about someone's personal life while I'm trying to buy my Fruity Pebbles. Also, when I was waiting tables in college, I would get so pissed when people would give me the "one minute" symbol with their hand as I approached their table. Fuck off and point to the menu, I've got other customers and bills to pay!

Maybe I belong in the 80's in general- way better music and actual face to face interactions with ppl.

And my last UO, where the hell is skyangelmommy ... I'm starting to miss her...

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